Babies are treasure troves in every sense of the word, mama, and can be expensive little gems indeed! Savvy shoppers know that super savings can be found online in the competitively priced USA, but sometimes the cost of shipping can ruin the experience. But fret not, because PacMe, a shipping consolidator based in Oregon, USA, has all your problems solved! Feel free to shop ’til you drop online and forget about all those hidden extra costs. There’s also a special offer for Sassy Mamas, just scroll down to find out more.

Here’s how it works: First, the fun part… shop online, and when you use your PacMe address in Oregon at checkout, everything will be free of sales tax! Your purchased items get sent to PacMe, where they photograph everything to make sure they’ve received your exact order. You can log in to their easy-to-use online system and decide when you want your shopping shipped. Your items will be stored at PacMe’s location for free for up to 90 days. Then they repack everything you’ve ordered to minimise the size and weight of your load. You can choose between UPS, USPS, FedEx, and DHL at crazily discounted rates and PacMe has great customer service to help you each step of the way.

Before you start shopping, here are some tips:

Don’t just buy one sippy cup. Remember the first couple of kilograms are always the most expensive, so stock up! The more you ship, the more you save – this is the magic of PacMe. It’s the perfect excuse to throw in an extra pair of shoes for yourself.

Watch out for large plastic or fluffy toys. They will likely be charged by size, not weight. Try to buy things that are easily packed together and compressed. PacMe’s expert repacking really saves you money!

Some companies ship for free within the USA – keep an eye out for those so you really save the big bucks.

So say goodbye to frantically running around Hong Kong trying to get back-to-school supplies, toys, and children’s clothes. For ideas on where to shop, you can visit the PacMe Baby Shopping page or Kids Shopping page. Now you can sit at home and click away. Have fun, mama!

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